CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Apr 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva SpreadSqueeze Pack recalled
Soom Foods is recalling Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva SpreadSqueeze Pack, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Feb 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1192-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82189
- Recalling firm
- Soom Foods, Philadelphia, PA
- Brand
- Soom
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Feb 2019
- FDA classified
- 27 Mar 2019
- Reported
- 3 Apr 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 13 Feb 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 3 Apr 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Soom Foods is recalling its 1oz Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread squeeze packs (Code: 67333D)because our contracted manufacturer, Xela Pack, discovered Salmonella in a sample.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread 30 ml ( 1oz )Squeeze Pack
Where it was distributed
These Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini squeeze packets were distributed throughout the United States, primarily as samples shared with consumers, distributors and sales reps. A very limited amount was sold on soomfoods.com and via Amazon.com. Those listings have since been removed from both platforms.
Stores named: Amazon
Questions about this recall
Is Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva SpreadSqueeze Pack recalled?
Yes. Soom Foods recalled Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva SpreadSqueeze Pack on 13 Feb 2019. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1192-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Soom Foods is recalling its 1oz Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread squeeze packs (Code: 67333D)because our contracted manufacturer, Xela Pack, discovered Salmonella in a sample.
Which lots are affected?
67333D
Where was it sold?
These Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini squeeze packets were distributed throughout the United States, primarily as samples shared with consumers, distributors and sales reps. A very limited amount was sold on soomfoods.com and via Amazon.com. Those listings have since been removed from both platforms.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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